The Canon LBP-5050 desktop laser printers were released as the Satera LBP-5050 in May 2008 and the Laser Shot LBP-5050N and i-SENSYS LBP-5050 in October 2008. All carry a duty cycle of 25k and print at up to 12 ppm black and 8 ppm color.

The Canon MF8050 is the MFP version of the LBP-5050 printer (Summer 2008). The Color imageCLASS MF8050 was released in September 2009 in N. America for a list price of $499, a print speed of up to 8 ppm in color and 12 ppm black and white and a duty cycle of 30k. Satera (Japan) and i-SENSYS (Europe) versions are also available.

Printers ship with starter cartridges that are smaller and hold less toner than the replacement units. These all-in-one cartridges have no drum shutter, but ship with an orange shipping protector covering the OPC, as well as acting as a spacer between the developer roller and drum. The starter cartridges are already installed in the printer when shipped, eliminating the need for the shipping protector on them. Cartridges require a chip for correct printer operation.

Canon Laser Shot LBP-5050